On May 12, 2020, the Chinese government has published a new safety standard for batteries of electric vehicles, the GB 38031-2020 standard.
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Cosmetics products on the UK market after January 2021
All non-UK manufacturers who wish to sell their products in Great Britain after January 1, 2021, must appoint a UK-based RP by that date. Find out more!
Nanomaterials in Cosmetics: Tiny Pieces (of Concern)
The SCCS published the Scientific Advice on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics, shedding some light on this rather obscure aspect of the cosmetic industry.
Central traceability system & implant cards mandatory as of May 2021
As of May 1, 2021, notification of the insertion and removal of implantable devices will become mandatory in Belgium for stents, mechanical cardiac and ophthalmological implants, and some other implants
EU Chemicals Strategy: road to a toxic-free environment
The EU Chemical Strategy for Sustainability aims to build a zero-pollution environment in line with Europe’s new agreement towards a toxic-free Union: The Green Deal.
What is going to be the consequence of Brexit for the labelling of aerosols in the UK?
In September 2020, a guidance was issued on the use of the UKCA mark from January 1, 2021, as a substitute for the CE mark on the UK market.
Food Supplements in the EU: regulatory framework & national registrations
Regulatory Framework & National Registrations information for manufacturers who want to place their products in the EU market.
Webinar: Cannabidiol (CBD)
Cannabis and its related components pose specific challenges to compliance with the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009/EC, main regulatory framework for cosmetics
Current alternatives to animal testing in Europe: SCCS publishes the last updates
With Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009, Europe proclaimed a total ban on animal testing for cosmetic products and their ingredients to avoid any animal suffering for cosmetic reasons.
Surveillance activities of medical devices in Italy: First report of the Competent Authority released!
The Italian Ministry of Health published first report on the surveillance activity it carries out on medical devices to ensure only safe and effective devices are circulating on the national territory.